WANT TO BE A FIGHTER?
Thinking of registering to fight?
The Fighters Club has each state’s regulatory registration compliance process for you to access and follow.
We keep you informed of updates to Boxing Australia’s regulations as well as international anti-doping standards, including how to access current lists of banned substances. Your choices play a critical role in shaping your boxing career.
🛡️ Understanding State-Specific Requirements for Combat Sports Participation
Combatants must recognize that each Australian state and territory operates under its own legal framework governing combat sports. These differences can affect eligibility, event approval processes, and athlete safety protocols. To compete interstate, participants are responsible for:
- Complying with Local Legislation: Rules around registration, medical assessments, and pre-fight approvals can vary significantly between jurisdictions.
- Meeting Age Requirements: Minimum age limits for amateur and professional bouts may differ from state to state.
- Obtaining Clearances: Athletes may need to secure temporary permits, undergo medical evaluations, or be listed on approved fighter registries before participating interstate.
- Understanding Regulatory Bodies: Each state has its own governing authority (e.g., Combat Sports Authority NSW, Combat Sports Commission WA), which enforces specific standards and codes of conduct.
🏷️ Example: A 16-year-old registered boxer in New South Wales may be eligible to compete locally under certain conditions but could be barred from participating in similar events in Queensland due to different age and medical clearance requirements.
Step 1: NSW Combat Sports and Eligibility
NSW Combat Sports
Eligibility
At the time you submit your application, you must be aged:
- 14 or over and 18 or over if applying for professional combatant registration classes.
Note: You must not be a controlled member of a declared organisation under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012.
Application process
- a MyServiceNSW Account – you can create one when you start your application
- a recent passport size photograph in JPG/PNG format, maximum file size 10MB
- your personal details
- successful completion of the training relating to the management of concussions and head injuries
- your payment.
Required Forms
Links to REQUIRED documentation and other useful information are listed below
- REQUIRED: A current Serology Certificate completed by a medical doctor or pathology service provider
- REQUIRED: A Certificate of Fitness completed by a medical practitioner and submitted within 28 days of the issue date on the certificate
- REQUIRED: A signed Parent or Legal Guardian consent form for applicants under 18 years of age
- Proof of ID documentation
- Statutory Declaration - lost, destroyed or spoiled medical record book
Step 2: Boxing NSW registration as a Combatant
After completing all of the above pre-requisites, register your interest with Boxing NSW to compete as a combatant.

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